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T499 KAW

1999 Kawasaki ZX9

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Kawasaki ZX931,167 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT499 KAW
MakeKawasaki
ModelZX9
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026

Front Lower Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 43,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 36,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 34,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 32,131 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,148 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

front brake pads approx 2-3mm

slight wear on brake discs

travel on front brake lever

Pass 2 May 2014 28,666 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,039 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 24,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,958 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 21,958 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,487 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZX9?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
693
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
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T499 KAW is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9 in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki ZX9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 31,167 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZX9 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T499 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZX9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Kawasaki ZX9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T499 KAW is a 1999 Kawasaki ZX9, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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